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The Pirate Cruncher

By Jonny Duddle
Series: Jonny Duddle
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In The Pirate Cruncher, a band of pirates are lured by a mysterious fiddle-playing figure to search for hidden treasure on the enigmatic Scurvy Sands. As they follow the treasure map, they encounter unexpected surprises and face perilous adventures. This thrilling sea tale blends humour and suspense, capturing the imagination of young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous and humorous tales filled with sneaky pirates, mystical maps, and intriguing twists. This delightful children's story, with its vibrant illustrations and rhyming text, captures the imagination and promises plenty of fun for both young readers and adults alike.

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The Pirate Cruncher

An old pirate tells a tavern full of salty sea dogs about an island bursting with hidden treasure. Eventually their greed overcomes their fear and, when they arrive on the island a hilarious fold-down flap shows that the island itself is the Pirate-Cruncher, who promptly swallows the whole motley crew!

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An old pirate tells a tavern full of salty sea dogs about an island bursting with hidden treasure. Once they've set sail for the mysterious island, he reveals it is guarded by the terrible Pirate-Cruncher.

Eventually, their greed overcomes their fear, and upon arriving at the island, a hilarious fold-down flap shows that the island itself is the Pirate-Cruncher, who promptly swallows the whole motley crew!

Jonny Duddle, who worked as a concept artist on the Pirates of the Caribbean computer game, was inspired to create The Pirate Cruncher for Templar.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Pirate Cruncher by Jonny Duddle is praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling that captivates young readers. Reviewers appreciate the whimsical and humorous approach to pirate adventures, with a clever twist that entertains both children and adults. The book's interactive elements and rhyming text receive commendation for making it a fun read-aloud experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848773769

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 36

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jonny Duddle Series: Jonny Duddle

About the Author

Jonny Duddle overheard the story of his first book The Pirate Cruncher while sailing on a square-rigger. Since then he has written even stranger tales including The Pirates of Scurvy Sands,The Pirates Next Door, Gigantosaurus and The King of Space. The Pirates Next Door won the Waterstones Prize in 2012 and was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.Now in danger of becoming a landlubber, Jonny lives in Wales with his wife, Jane, and their daughters, Daisy and Rosie.

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